Ramallah: Israeli occupation forces on Saturday tightened military measures at the Atara checkpoint, north of Ramallah, obstructing the movement of Palestinian vehicles and causing severe traffic congestion. Local sources reported that Israeli forces stationed at the checkpoint intensified their restrictions for several hours, impeding the passage of Palestinian vehicles and resulting in heavy traffic.
According to Palestine News and Information Agency, Israeli occupation forces routinely tighten restrictions and close military checkpoints separating Palestinian cities as part of a policy of collective punishment against Palestinians.